Worthington native trying to raise money for film
May 8, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
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WORTHINGTON Worthington native Branden Lee Roth moved to California five years ago to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Now he is expanding his skills, and as the screenwriter and lead actor, is helping produce “Logan (+),” a story about a young man who finds out he is HIV positive. To turn the script into a short film, Roth is using Kickstarter, a website that connects people with ideas to those who want to financially support them. Continue Reading
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